Girl name
Selmiye name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Selmiye is a three-syllable feminine given name used in Türkiye. Similar names include Semiye and Selime. Semiye means a namesake, specifically a woman bearing the same name. Selime means sound, safe and free from defects. These definitions belong to the comparable names Semiye and Selime.
The name Selmiye at a glance
Syllables
Sel · mi · ye
3 syllables · 7 letters · /selmije/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Similar names with known meanings
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Selmiye: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Selmiye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /selmije/ |
Is Selmiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Selmiye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Selmiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Selmiye
Famous people named Selmiye
- Selmiye Alkan Gürsel
FAQ about the name Selmiye
Is Selmiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Selmiye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Selmiye have?
Selmiye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Selmiye?
Selmiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Selmiye?
Notable people named Selmiye include Selmiye Alkan Gürsel.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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